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As a utility field services partner with more than 50 years of experience, Bermex understands the challenges utilities face, from smart meter deployment transitions to damage prevention compliance, from aging infrastructure to evolving customer expectations. Our thought leadership content shares practical insights, industry trends, and real-world solutions drawn from decades of hands-on utility operations experience.

Whether you’re navigating AMI implementation, planning gas compliance programs, or exploring new approaches to utility field services, our resources provide the knowledge and perspective you need to make informed decisions.

Press Releases
Mark Green featured in a headshot wearing a yellow button-up shirt.

ACRT Services Welcomes Mark Green to Sales Team

June 5, 2025 — Stow, Ohio — We’re pleased to welcome Mark Green to the team as our newest business development manager, specializing in metering services. With more than a decade of experience in water metering project management and sales, …

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Thought Leadership
CGA marquee letters displayed at the conference.

Top Trends from the 2025 CGA Conference & Expo

By Sam Hickey, Content Specialist, ACRT Services The 2025 CGA Conference & Expo brought together hundreds of stakeholders from across the country — utilities, contractors, 811 centers, technology providers, and field service organizations — to address one shared mission: reducing …

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Thought Leadership
Smart Water Infrastructure Growth Fueled by Grants

Smart Water Infrastructure Growth Fueled by Grants

By David Mack, Senior Business Development Manager, Bermex North American water utilities are investing heavily in smart water infrastructure with new projects valued at over $530 million expected to have started in 2024 alone. Business Wire reports that demands for …

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Thought Leadership
Cover of the 2023 CGA White Paper that highlights the role of telecom in underground infrastructure protection.

Telecom Damage Prevention: Challenges and Solutions from CGA

By David Mack, Senior Business Development Manager, ACRT Services This summary article includes excerpts from the 2023 CGA White Paper The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the central nonprofit organization dedicated to underground infrastructure protection and calling 811. In December …

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Employee Spotlight
Sylvia Rafanan wearing PPE and a high-vis safety vest.

A Path to Success: Sylvia Rafanan

Sylvia Rafanan is an operations manager who joined Bermex in 2023. Rafanan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Eastern Visayas State University (formerly Leyte Institute of Technology) in the Philippines, and holds a National Association of Corrosion …

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Press Releases
Pictured: Tommy Combs, who was recently elevated to president of Bermex.

Bermex Elevates Tommy Combs to President

March 3, 2025 — Stow, Ohio — Bermex is thrilled to announce that Tommy Combs has been appointed as the new president of the company. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Combs has played a pivotal role in …

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Press Releases
ACRT Services announces the retirement of Michael Weidner

ACRT Services Announces CFO Brad Schroeder as Successor to CEO Michael Weidner Upon Retirement

Feb. 21, 2025 – Stow, Ohio – ACRT Services announced this week that Michael Weidner, Chief Executive Officer, has retired, effective Feb. 18, 2025. The Board of Directors has appointed Brad Schroeder, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer, as the …

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Thought Leadership
Cover of the CGA's 2023 DIRT Report.

Key Findings from the Common Ground Alliance DIRT Report

By David Mills, Operations Manager, Bermex The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the central nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities. Each year, the organization updates its Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report. It provides insights into trends, …

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Thought Leadership
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Best Practices in Underground Utility Damage Prevention

Explore damage prevention best practices from the CGA, including strategies to reduce utility strikes and improve excavation safety.

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